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AQUAFER

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
AQUAFER
Product Code
64235

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Water Treatment

Manufacturers & Suppliers

U

Univar Solutions UK Ltd

manufacturer

Aquarius House, 6 Mid Point Business Park, Bradford, BD3 7AY

+44 1274 267300

Emergency Contacts

SGS

+32 (0)3 575 55 55

24h

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
IRON (III) SULPHATE EC: 233-072-9 10028-22-5 10 - 30% Yes
SULPHURIC ACID ...% EC: 231-639-5 7664-93-9 1 - 5% Yes
IRON (II) SULFATE EC: 231-753-5 7720-78-7 1 - 5% Yes

Notes

The data shown are in accordance with the latest EC Directives.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Move affected person to fresh air at once. Rinse nose and mouth with water. Get medical attention.

Skin contact

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention immediately.

Symptoms: Causes skin irritation.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye damage.

Ingestion

Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Get medical attention.

Symptoms: Harmful if swallowed. Nausea, vomiting.

Immediate Medical Attention

Get medical attention.

Medical Treatment

No specific recommendations.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

The product is non-combustible. Use fire-extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.

Specific hazards

Toxic gases or vapours. Oxides of the following substances: Sulphur.

Firefighter Protection

Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Environmental

Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact with skin and eyes. Provide adequate ventilation.

Cleanup methods

Absorb spillage with inert, damp, non-combustible material. Flush contaminated area with plenty of water. Collect and place in suitable waste disposal containers and seal securely.

Materials: inert, damp, non-combustible material

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid spilling. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapours and spray/mists.

Storage

Store in tightly-closed, original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store at temperatures between -10°C and 50°C.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Provide adequate ventilation.

Hands

The most suitable glove should be chosen in consultation with the glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information about the breakthrough time of the glove material. The selected gloves should have a breakthrough time of at least 8 hours. Rubber (natural, latex). Neoprene. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). To protect hands from chemicals, gloves should comply with European Standard EN374.

Eyes

Wear tight-fitting, chemical splash goggles or face shield. Personal protective equipment for eye and face protection should comply with European Standard EN166.

Respiratory

If ventilation is inadequate, suitable respiratory protection must be worn. Gas filter, type E. EN 136/140/141/145/143/149

Skin/Body

Wear rubber apron. Wear rubber footwear. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Liquid.
Colour
Brown.
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Pungent.
Odor Threshold
No information available.
Ph
No information available.
Melting Point
-15°C
Boiling Point
100 - 120°C
Flash Point
No information available.
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
23 hPa @ 20°C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
1.35 - 1.45 @ 20°C
Bulk Density
1350 - 1450 kg/m³
Density
---
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Decomposition Temperature
> 200°C
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
---
Solubility In Water
Completely soluble in water.
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
No information available.
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended.

Reactivity

Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended.

Hazardous reactions

Reactions with the following materials may generate heat: Metals

Avoid

Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time.

Incompatible

Strong oxidising agents. Aluminium. Copper. Alkalis.

Decomposition

Sulphurous gases (SOx).

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity Not considered toxic to fish.

Not considered toxic to fish.

12.1. Toxicity

Acute aquatic toxicity Acute toxicity - fish LC50, 96 hours: > 100 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout) Acute toxicity - aquatic EC₅₀, 48 hours: 82.8 mg/l, Daphnia magna invertebrates Chronic aquatic toxicity Chronic toxicity - fish early NOEC, 90 days: > 1 mg/l, life stage Chronic toxicity - aquatic NOEC, 21 days: > 1 mg/l, Daphnia magna invertebrates IRON (II) SULFATE Acute aquatic toxicity Acute toxicity - fish No information available. SULPHURIC ACID ...% Toxicity Not considered toxic to fish. Acute aquatic toxicity Acute toxicity - fish LC50, 96 hours: 42 mg/l,

12.1. Toxicity

Acute aquatic toxicity Acute toxicity - fish LC50, 96 hours: > 100 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout) Acute toxicity - aquatic EC₅₀, 48 hours: 82.8 mg/l, Daphnia magna invertebrates Chronic aquatic toxicity Chronic toxicity - fish early NOEC, 90 days: > 1 mg/l, life stage Chronic toxicity - aquatic NOEC, 21 days: > 1 mg/l, Daphnia magna invertebrates IRON (II) SULFATE Acute aquatic toxicity Acute toxicity - fish No information available. SULPHURIC ACID ...% Toxicity Not considered toxic to fish. Acute aquatic toxicity Acute toxicity - fish LC50, 96 hours: 42 mg/l, Acute toxicity - aquatic EC₅₀, : 29 mg/l, Daphnia magna invertebrates

12.2. Persistence and degradability

The product contains mainly inorganic substances which are not biodegradable. The other substances in the product are not expected to be readily biodegradable.

The product contains mainly inorganic substances which are not biodegradable. The other substances in the product are not expected to be readily biodegradable.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and The product contains only inorganic substances which are not biodegradable. degradability

The product contains only inorganic substances which are not biodegradable.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and The product contains only inorganic substances which are not biodegradable. SULPHURIC ACID ...% Persistence and The degradability of the product is not known.

The product contains inorganic substances that are not biodegradable. The degradability of SULPHURIC ACID ...% is not known.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential The product is not bioaccumulating. Partition coefficient No information available. Ecological information on ingredients. IRON (III) SULPHATE

The product is not bioaccumulating.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential No data available on bioaccumulation.

No data available on bioaccumulation.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential No data available on bioaccumulation.

No data available on bioaccumulation.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential The product does not contain any substances expected to be bioaccumulating. Partition coefficient log Pow: -2.20

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility The product is soluble in water. Ecological information on ingredients. ## IRON (III) SULPHATE Mobility The product is soluble in water. ## IRON (II) SULFATE Mobility The product is soluble in water. ## AQUAFER ## SULPHURIC ACID ...% Mobility The product is soluble in water.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB. assessment Ecological information on ingredients. ## IRON (III) SULPHATE Results of PBT and vPvB This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria. assessment ## IRON (II) SULFATE Results of PBT and vPvB This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB. assessment ## SULPHURIC ACID ...% Results of PBT and vPvB This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria. assessment

The product and its ingredients (IRON (III) SULPHATE, IRON (II) SULFATE, SULPHURIC ACID ...%) are not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects Not available. Ecological information on ingredients. ## IRON (III) SULPHATE |Other adver|se effects|No information required.| |---| |||IRON(II)SULFATE| |Other adver|se effects|Not determined. SULPHURIC ACID ...%| |Other adver|se effects|None known.|
13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Do not puncture or incinerate, even when empty.

Disposal

Dispose of waste to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with the requirements of the local Waste Disposal Authority.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
3264
Shipping Name
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID ...%)
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
III
IMDG

1. Acids

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) and Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) (as amended).

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for AQUAFER?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of AQUAFER?

AQUAFER is a liquid appearing as liquid. with brown. color. It has pungent. odor.

What is AQUAFER used for?

Water Treatment

What are the hazard statements for AQUAFER?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H290: May be corrosive to metals.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.

What is the melting point of AQUAFER?

The melting point is -15°C and the boiling point is 100 - 120°C.